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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,607, 71,217.66 and 29,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,607, 71,217.66 and 29,251 is: 40,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,607 : 71,217.66 = 29,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,607/71,217.66 = 29,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,607x = 71,217.66 × 29,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,607x = 2,083,187,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,187,772.66/51,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,366.38

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